Description: Lydia, Sardes, 2nd - 1st century BC. Wreathed head of Dionysos right / ΣΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ; forepart of lion right, monogram left.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 3,84 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: BMC 241, 47; SNG von Aulock 3188

Commentary: brown patina, sharp details

History: Dionysos was killed by Titans but reborn afterward, what was often compared with Christian mythology which also includes wine and ceremonial meals.

Article Number: 036-03-04-41652